20 THEODORE PAYNE 
FORESTIERA 
*Forestiera neomexicana. “Forestiera.’” A deciduous shrub 
growing to a height of 5 to 10 feet with spiny branchlets and 
oblong, smooth opposite leaves. Belongs to the same family 
as the Ash and is found in canyons bordering on the desert. 
Gallon cans, $1.00. 
FLOWERING ASH 
*Fraxinus dipetala. ‘‘Flowering Ash.” A deciduous shrub 8 
to 15 feet high with slender 4-sided branchlets. The flowers 
consist of two white petals and are produced in long airy 
panicles, quite fragrant. Generally found on the north slopes 
in the foothills and mountains and are very attractive when 
in bloom. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
FREMONTIA 
*Fremontia californica. "Fremontia.” ‘Flannel Bush.” Dis- 
covered by General John C. Fremont, the pathfinder, while 
crossing the Sierras, and named in his honor. An evergreen 
shrub of spreading habit with rather small, generally lobed 
leaves. The flowers are large, lemon yellow and produced 
along the branchlets forming long sprays, the blossoms open- 
ing out flat something like a Cherokee Rose. The shrubs bloom 
in spring and the whole bush blossoms simultaneously, making 
a blaze of color. Stands both heat and cold, but requires a 
well drained soil. Gallon cans, $2.00. 
*Fremontia mexicana. “Southern Fremontia.” A rare spe- 
cies from San Diego County and Lower California, introduced 
into cultivation by ourselves in 1919, and now one of the most 
popular of the native shrubs. Of taller and more upright 
growth than F. californica, and with larger, more deeply 
lobed leaves. The flowers are also more bowl-shaped and not 
arranged so closely on the stems. The blossoms are large, 
often 3 to 4 inches across, orange yellow and reddish brown 
on the under side. The shrubs commence to bloom early in 
the spring and continue well on into the summer. Requires a 
well drained soil. Gallon cans, $1.50. 
SILK TASSEL BUSH 
Garrya elliptica. “Silk Tassel Bush.’” A handsome shrub 
with deep green leathery, opposite leaves. Of special interest 
on account of its flowers in catkins which often measure 12 
inches in length; hence the name of ‘‘Silk Tassel Bush.” Found 
on dry ridges up to 2,500 feet elevation. Gallon cans, $1.50. 
GOLDENBRUSH 
*Haplopappus parishii. ’“Goldenbrush.” An erect branching 
shrub 4 to 8 feet high with many leafy branches topped with 
large heads of golden yellow flowers. Very showy when in 
bloom. Frequent in the San Gabriel Mountains at elevations 
up to 5,500 feet. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
HAZARDIA 
*Hazardia cana. “Hazardia.”” A shrubby plant found in 
rocky places on the Santa Barbara Islands. Has large gray 
leaves and yellow flowers turning to purple. The flowers are 
not at all attractive but the plant is very desirable for its re- 
shee Ns handsome foliage. Will grow in any garden. Gallon 
cans, 85c. 
CREAM BUSH—WILD SPIREA 
*Holodiscus discolor. “‘Cream Bush.” ‘’Wild Spirea.” A 
loosely branching deciduous shrub 3 to 6 feet high with slender 
twigs and rounded deeply toothed leaves. Small creamy white 
flowers in large terminal plume-like panicles. Usually found 
in canyons in shade or partial shade. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
BLADDER POD 
*Isomeris arborea. ‘‘Bladder Pod.” Erect growing rounded 
shrub 3 to 5 feet high with alternate, trifoliate, glaucous foli- 
age. Flowers light yellow, followed by curiously shaped in- 
flated pods. Blooms for a long season near the coast, also 
found on the western edge of the Colorado and Mohave 
Deserts. Gallon cans, 75c. 
CALIFORNIA WILD WALNUT 
*Juglans californica. “California Wild Walnut.” A low 
growing deciduous tree of spreading habit, often with several 
trunks. Makes a good small shade tree; bears small edible 
nuts with hard shells, but of delicious flavor. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
CALIFORNIA JUNIPER 
*Juniperus californica. ‘California Juniper.” A spreading 
shrub branching from the base with tall irregular stems and 
broad erect but open head. Occasionally grows into a small 
tree. Foliage deep rich green but glaucous on the young 
plants. A good subject for a hot dry place. Gallon cans, $1.25. 
TREE MALLOW 
*Lavatera assurgentiflora. “‘Tree Mallow.” “‘Malva Rosa.” A 
rapid growing shrub reaching a height of 5 to 10 feet. Leaves 
large, palmately 5-7 lobed light green. Flowers large, deep 
rose color with darker veinings. Native of the Santa Barbara 
Islands. Admirably suited for planting in beach sand. Gallon 
cans, Tic. 
SCALEBROOM 
*Lepidospartum squamatum. ‘Scalebroom.” A brocm-like 
shrub with many stems 3 to 5 feet high. Flowers yellow ap- 
pearing plentifully in summer and fall. A deep rooting shrub 
especially valuable for holding banks and thriving in hot dry 
locations. Gallon cans, 85c. 
TANBARK OAK 
*Lithocarpus densiflora. ‘‘Tanbark Oak.” One of the most 
ornamental of all the evergreen trees. Long grayish green 
leaves, heavily veined and serrated. Erect in growth, forming 
a perfect crown and trunk, very attractive as a single speci- 
men and makes a fine parkway tree. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
INCENSE CEDAR 
Libocedrus decurrens. “Incense Cedar.” A tall tree of rather 
symmetrical habit with flattened branchlets and deep green 
foliage having a rather pungent yet pleasant odor. The bark 
is cinnamon red and forms a striking contrast to the deep 
green leaves. A very handsome tree that will thrive in almost 
any situation. Gellon cans, $1.00; 5-gallon cans, $3.50. 
Tree Coreopsis (Coreopsis gigantea). Large yellow 
daisy-like flowers. Very effective when planted on 
banks with other shrubs. See page 18. 
HONEYSUCKLE 
*Lonicera hispidula californica. ‘’California Honeysuckle.” 
A beautiful climbing plant with rounded deep green leaves 
which are glaucous on the under side. Flowers pink, followed 
by bright scarlet berries. Produces a striking effect inter- 
mingled among shrubs or trees, attaining a height of 8 to 20 
feet. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
*Lonicera subspicata johnstonii. ‘’‘Wild Honeysuckle.”” “Mo- 
ronel.”” Usually a sprawling shrub but sometimes growing 
into an erect compact bush. Foliage rather small, leathery, 
deep glossy green. Small yellowish or cream-colored flowers 
sometimes tinged with pink. An ideal plant for covering 
banks in sun or shade. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
TWINBERRY 
*Lonicera involucrata ledebourii. ‘’Twinberry.” Deciduous 
shrub of upright spreading habit with attractive foliage and 
yellow flowers tinged with scarlet. Found in canyon bottoms 
and creek banks. A good subject where a shrub of dense 
spreading habit is required. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
